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‘Get him now’, ‘Love this’: Many Spurs fans react after hearing who Mourinho wants to sign
Tottenham Hotspur fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Eder Militao. According to reports from Corriere Dello Sport, Spurs are interested in signing the Real Madrid defender this month. It has been claimed that Spurs have been in touch with Real Madrid to sign the player on loan with a view to making the move permanent in the summer. The 22-year-old joined Madrid from Porto in 2019 but has struggled to make an impact under Zinedine Zidane. Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane and Nacho are ahead of him in the defensive pecking order, and he needs to move away from Santiago Bernabeu to get regular games. Many Spurs fans feel that he would be a very good signing for the club. Here are some of the selected tweets:...
Roma reject West Ham bid for Pau Lopez
Roma have turned down an offer from West Ham United for goalkeeper Pau Lopez, according to an article by forzaroma.info. The Spaniard joined Roma from Real Betis in the summer transfer window of 2019 for a reported €23.5 million. He made 42 appearances in all competitions last season for Paulo Fonseca’s side. He has not been so busy this season, having lost his starting place to veteran stopper Antonio Mirante. Nonetheless, Lopez has featured in six of the last seven games. Pau Lopez in action against Inter Milan The former Tottenham Hotspur loanee has been the subject of interest from West Ham, who reportedly made a loan bid for the goalkeeper with an obligation to buy based on meeting certain criteria. However, according to forzaroma.info, La Lupa have turned down the offer as Lopez has ...
‘We’re good enough to do it’: Sheffield United star eyeing great escape after beating Newcastle
Billy Sharp believes that Sheffield United can get themselves out of trouble after recording their first Premier League victory of the season on Tuesday. Sharp bagged the only goal of the game from the penalty spot as the Blades defeated Newcastle United at Bramhall Lane to move onto five points for the season. The result left Chris Wilder’s side nine points adrift of safety, but Sharp has insisted that the team can avoid relegation this term. “It’s a huge relief, I’m so happy for the boys,” he told Sky Sports. “It was important we got a win soon. It was scrappy at times, but in the first-half I thought we were brilliant. “We got the luck we deserved and saw it through. “I thought we played with a lot of confidence, and this win can give us more belief. Everyone has written us off – the pr...
Everton hoping to snag Rui Silva from Real Betis
Everton are looking to sign Granada stopper Rui Silva on a pre-contract deal this January – despite reports claiming that the Portuguese has already agreed to join Real Betis in the summer. The 26-year-old has been at Granada since January 2017, arriving from Liga NOS side Nacional. He has since established himself as the club’s number one goalkeeper. Silva should be on the move this summer Silva’s contract is set to expire in the coming months, leaving him free to negotiate a pre-contract deal this January. Betis looked to have won the race for his signature, with reports emerging that he had signed with Los Verdiblancos. However, Estadio Deportivo are now claiming that the transfer has not been finalised, and that he could still move elsewhere. Everton are believed to be pushing to bring...
Ian Wright’s six-word reaction as Rob Holding pens new Arsenal deal
Arsenal centre-back Rob Holding has signed a new three-year deal with the North London giants, with an option for a further year. ✍️ @RobHolding95 has signed a new long-term contract until 2024, with an option for a further year — Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 12, 2021 The 25-year-old was very close to joining Newcastle United on loan in the summer, but the move fell through and he has since established himself as a key player under manager Mikel Arteta. Holding has made 17 appearances across all competitions in 2020-21 and will now look to keep proving himself in order to catch the attention of England manager Gareth Southgate. The Gunners defender joined the club from Bolton Wanderers in July 2016, making 96 appearances and winning two FA Cups, and he definitely deserves the n...
‘Leaving anyway’: Manager reveals what Gerrard told him about signing Rangers target
Rangers have reportedly made contact to bring Scott Wright to Ibrox this month. Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes has confirmed that he held talks with Steven Gerrard, the Gers boss, about Wright’s potential move to Ibrox last week. The Ibrox club have informed the Dons about their intention to sign the 23-year-old attacker after Sunday’s Premiership clash. According to reports from the Daily Record, the Gers want to sign Wright on a pre-contract agreement, but the Dons are happy to organise a permanent deal as well. “There has been a conversation at boardroom level,” said McInnes, as quoted by the Daily Record. “I spoke to Steven yesterday, he called me to say that they would have an interest in Scott on a pre-contract and wanted to do things properly. “That is not always the case ...
‘I don’t want to see him’: Mourinho suggests he has sent Spurs player to the academy
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has revealed in his press conference today that he has sent Alfie Devine back to the academy. Devine made his debut in the FA Cup victory over Marine on Sunday, where he broke two records for the club. He became the youngest ever player to represent the Spurs senior team at just 16 years and 163 days old as he came on in the second half. The record was previously held by Devine’s academy team-mate Dane Scarlett who featured in the Europa a couple of months back. He became the club’s youngest ever goalscorer as well when he drilled home with a right-footed finish. Mourinho, who was full of praise for Devine after the game, has revealed today that he has sent him back to the academy and does not want to see him for two to three weeks. “I...
‘Not enough’: Journalist claims Leeds have made an offer for Rangers target
Rangers could join the race to bring Sean McGurk to Ibrox, according to reports from Alan Nixon of The Sun. The Gers have not made an offer for the youngster as yet, but they could come in for him and offer a pre-contract in January. Scottish Premiership rivals Celtic could be interested in him as well. Premier League outfit Leeds United have made an offer to sign the Wigan ‘whizz kid’. However, the Latics have rejected the proposal as they deemed the offer inadequate. Leeds. Offer made for Sean McGurk. Latest Wigan whizz kid. Turned down by Latics. Not enough. Contract up in summer so can move then. But danger that Rangers (or Celtic) step in with pre contract in meantime. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) January 12, 2021 SL View: McGurk – one for the future Rangers boss Steven Ge...
‘I said already that he’s going nowhere’: Mourinho delivers an update on Tottenham star linked with move
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Harry Winks will not be leaving the club. Speaking to the media ahead of Spurs’ rearranged fixture against Fulham in the Premier League on Wednesday, the Portuguese was adamant about Winks’ future. The midfielder has been linked with a loan move to Valencia, but Mourinho says that he remains part of his plans. “What do I have to say to stop with this talk?” said Mourinho. “I said already that he’s going nowhere. When I say he’s going nowhere, what more do you want me to say? “He played the last matches. He didn’t play the last one because it was a chance to let players like Gedson (Fernandes) get minutes. “Tomorrow he’s selected again. If someone’s talking to other clubs I’d say don’t waste your time.” SL View – Harry Winks While W...
Report: PL club have made approach to sign 23-year-old Everton ace in January
Burnley are interested in signing Jonjoe Kenny from Everton in the January transfer window, according to reports from the Daily Mail. Kenny has made only seven appearances this season and has managed only 79 minutes of Premier League football. The report claims that Burnley have asked about the Everton full-back, and talks have been held at a preliminary stage. SL View – Kenny should leave The 23-year-old is keen to play more regularly, and Burnley are looking to offer him an escape route. Sean Dyche is keen to make him one of the first signings under the new ownership of Alan Pace, and Kenny would be a very good signing for the club. He was brilliant last season for German club Schalke on loan. However, he has failed to convince Carlo Ancelotti at Everton. Ancelotti didn’t use ...
How Liverpool are getting more out of Nike sponsorship deal despite £15m reduction
Ahead of the 2020/21 campaign, Liverpool signed off on a deal with sportswear giants Nike to sponsor their kits, taking over from previous sponsors New Balance. The Premier League champions were desperate to get the partnership with Nike sealed, even after being taken to court by New Balance. However, New Balance were offering the club £45 million per year in their deal, while Nike were offering only a £30m annual rate. New Balance were Liverpool’s previous partners Seems bizarre, right? Why would any club fight tooth and nail to secure a deal that offers £15m less per year? Well, there’s a little bit more to it than that. Firstly, Nike have also offered the Reds 20% of all income from licensed merchandise sales. This means that the sportswear company would have to sell £75m worth of merch...
Report: Tottenham in touch with Euro giants regarding a move for 22-yr-old this month
Tottenham are interested in signing the Real Madrid defender Eder Militao this month. According to Corriere Dello Sport, Jose Mourinho has been following the 22-year-old Brazilian defender for a while now and he has asked the Tottenham hierarchy to make their move to sign the player. The report further claims that Tottenham have been in touch with Real Madrid regarding a transfer and they want to sign the defender on a loan deal with the option to buy him permanently in future. Eder Militao has fallen down the pecking order at Santiago Bernabeu and he needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football. A move to the Premier League could be the ideal next step in the 22-year-old’s career and a world-class manager like Jose Mourinho could help him resurrect his career. The ...
